Fort Recovery Local Schools

Fort Recovery High School | 400 E Butler St | PO Box 604 | Fort Recovery, OH 45846

PHONE: (419) 375-4111 | FAX: (419) 375-2039

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February 2024 Newsletter

December 2023- January 2024 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

September-October 2023 Newsletter

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INFO FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

Junior Year Checklist

Senior Year Checklist

Student Leave Request Form vacation, college days, job shadowing, etc.

COLLEGE & CAREER

College Fairs & Presentations Schedule

College Visit Questions

Common App Cheat Sheet

Recommendation Letter Brag Sheet
Steps for DI & DII College-Bound Athletes
FRHS Lunch & Learn Schedule

Job Shadowing Form

OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

FRLS Policy on Career Advising

ACT-SAT Info

FRHS Graduation Plan and Seals (class of 2024-2025)

FRHS Graduation Plan and Seals (class of 2026 & beyond)

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID see monthly guidance newsletter above

FRHS Financial Aid Night

College Financial Aid Presentation

Financial Aid Presenter Contact Information

Helpful Financial Aid Advice

FAFSA Login Information

Local Scholarship Information

COURSE & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2024-25 Course Registration Guide

2024-25 Course Registration Schedule

2024-25 Registration Sheets

Freshmen/New Student Orientation

AP Exam information

Advantages of AP and CC+ at FRHS

Schedule Change Request Form

School Profile

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

Annual Notice: College Credit Plus/Flex Credit Programs

College Credit Options Meeting Information

College Credit Options Meeting Recording

College Credit Options Power Point

College Credit Options Student/Parent Handbook

How to enroll in CC+ classes held at FRHS

Intent to Participate Form

due April 1

TRI STAR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Tri Star Orientation Information

Tri Star Information Sheet

Tri-Star Application

GPA & CLASS RANK

How to calculate your GPA & Class Rank

Excel GPA calculator

COMMUNITY SERVICE

FRHS Outstanding Service Award

due April 1

Service Hours, Honors & Awards Log Form

CRISIS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Crisis Text Line

Student Safety Tip Line

Tips for Students Dealing with Grief

Tips for Students Attending a Funeral

Mercer County Resource Handbook

MISCELLANEOUS

FRHS Alumni Survey

FRHS Clubs and Organizations

INFORMATIVE LINKS

Success in a New Economy

This is an excellent (9-minute) video that really helps students think about their future career. It reinforces that one should pursue a career that works with their talents and strengths--not just one that looks good on paper.

Tri-Star Website

Explore programs, get updates, and view their program catalog!

Ohio’s Public Universities

Use this site to explore Ohio's 13 public universities. Click on “Download the Guide” to see their viewbook which contains visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and fees, locations, and much more!

Ohio’s Private Colleges and Universities

Use this site to explore which Ohio private colleges have the size/location/majors you desire. Click on Media > Counselor's Guide for their viewbook- it contains info on visit dates, deadlines, enrollment, tuition rates, admission policies and more!

Ohio's 2-year Community Colleges

This site is an excellent resources for students to research Ohio's 23 2-year colleges:. Click on About > Our Community Colleges to see locations and direct links to each college's website.

Ohio Colleges Online

This site provides free tools for current and future college students. It has a unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability.

Vocational and Trade Schools Search

This site offers an extensive tool detailing various types of trade schools, job outlooks for 16 of the most popular vocational careers, and tips for selecting and enrolling in vocational programs

CollegeBoard.org

This is an excellent site for exploring different colleges and careers. Students can narrow down their college search by indicating what they are looking for through the BigFuture platform. Students can also use this site to register for the SAT.

Transferology.com: Transferring College Credits

This website allows students to compare college courses and check for transferability. (Not all colleges are in the Transferology network.)

ACT Testing

ACT student website for practice tests, registration and more.

SAT Testing

FSA ID (PIN for FAFSA)

This is the website where seniors can apply for their Federal Student Aid I.D. (formerly FAFSA PIN). All students who plan to file their FAFSA online need to first get their FSA ID at this site. You will need 2 ID's total: one student and one parent.

FAFSA Website

This is where students and parents can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. This must be completed to apply for federal student aid. Many Ohio colleges have a priority filing deadline of December 1.

Hometown Opportunity

This site is maintained by the Mercer County Community Development Department. Their mission is to connect job seekers of all ages with local businesses.

Ohio Means Jobs

This site has a wealth of information for students and adults about current job openings, occupation searches, wages, Ohio colleges, interest inventories, resume tips, and much more! Click on K-12 Students to "build your backpack" and save information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site is maintained by the US Department of Labor. It contains descriptions of thousands of occupations, what they do, wages, how to get started and employment outlook.

Questions/Comments?

Questions and comments can be sent to [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

Jan
17

Traveling Tribe Sausage/Kraut Supper

Fri Jan 17 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HS boys basketball game

Jan
19

OMEA District III HS Honors Band & Choir

Sun Jan 19 2025
Starts at 2:00 PM

Jan
27

Registration Presentations

Mon Jan 27 2025
All Day

Jan
30

Career Navigator meetings

Thu Jan 30 2025
All Day
HS conference room

Jan
31

Carson Hinzman-OSU player

Fri Jan 31 2025
All Day
Assembly

View All Events →

HS Monthly Calendar

click here to view

2024-25 TEST DATES

Americanism Test (gr. 10-12)	Nov. 5
Semester 1 Exams	Dec. 18-20
Junior ACT	March 11
Spring State Tests (gr. 9-10)	April 10-30
AP Exams	May 6
Semester 2 Exams (gr. 12)	May 13-15
Semester 2 Exams (gr. 9-11)	May 20-22
*Test dates are subject to change

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for the Class of 2024 (updated in March each year)

Informational Handout (with due dates)

American Legion Post 345

Rachel Brackman Memorial

Daughters of Isabella

Charles Etzler Baseball

Damon Klenke Memorial

Fort Street Car Classics

FR Alumni Association

FR Chamber of Commerce

FREA Scholarship

FRHS GENERAL APPLICATION (PDF)

FRHS GENERAL APPLICATION (Microsoft Word)

FRHS Vocational Scholarship/Career Grant

Verla M. Gagle Scholarship

Knights of Columbus #3324

Mercer County Electric

Norb Metzger Memorial

PSI IOTA XI Scholarship

Dr. James & Carolyn Vaughn

VFW Post 6515

Many MORE SCHOLARSHIPS are available in the monthly Guidance & Scholarship Newsletter at the top of this webpage.

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Amy Kaiser

Guidance Counselor

Phone: 419-375-4111 ext. 402
Fax: 419-375-2039
Email: k [email protected]

About Mrs. Kaiser...

Mrs. Kaiser graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wright State University in 1998, and earned her Masters in Education from the University of Dayton in 2001. She spent eight years at Celina City Schools as a High School Math Teacher and an Elementary Guidance Counselor before coming to FRHS in 2006.

Mrs. Kaiser's primary role at FRHS is to assist students with course selection and future planning. She resides in Fort Recovery with her husband and three children.